Maine § 480-EE. - Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 480-EE. — Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 480-EE.. Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water
Regardless of its identification on maps as a high or moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat, an upland area adjacent to a great pond is not considered high or moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat for purposes of this article unless the upland area is within 250 feet of one or more freshwater wetlands that are high or moderate value waterfowl and wading bird habitat. [PL 2007, c. 290, §9 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 290, §15 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 480-EE.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 480-EE. cover?
Section 480-EE. ("Significant wildlife habitat criteria; inland open water") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 480-EE.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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